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economic sanctions


Meanings
  • noun

    Measures imposed by countries to limit or control trade and communication, usually as a means of exerting political pressure.

    - "The economic sanctions imposed on Iran have been in place for over a decade."
    - "The effectiveness of economic sanctions as a foreign policy tool is a topic of ongoing debate."

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Etymology
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The term 'economic sanctions' first emerged during the 19th century, when countries began using trade restrictions to punish other nations for political reasons.


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  1. Did you know that economic sanctions have been used as a form of punishment since ancient times? The ancient Greeks used to impose trade embargoes on cities that opposed them.

  2. Economic sanctions are not always effective. In some cases, they have actually led to an increase in support for the targeted regime.

  3. The term 'sanction' comes from the Latin word 'sanctio', which means 'punishment'


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  1. Embargo: An embargo is a specific type of economic sanction that involves the prohibition of trade with a particular country or entity.

  2. Sanctions evasion: Sanctions evasion refers to the actions taken by individuals or entities to circumvent economic sanctions, often through the use of complex financial transactions or other means.


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Economic sanctions have been a subject of controversy and debate in literature and politics. Some argue that they are an effective means of exerting political pressure, while others believe they cause unnecessary suffering for innocent civilians.

How to Memorize "economic sanctions"

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    - Imagine a country cutting off trade and communication with another country as a form of punishment.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'economic sanctions' with the concept of trade restrictions and political pressure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Economic sanctions are like a financial 'time-out' for a country.


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